THE WRONG MATE (One month of lies)
“Stay by my side for the next month—like a real mate, after that, I won't disturb you.” I retorted, my heart was beating against my ribs.
His eyes darkened, “Who are you to negotiate with me?” He groaned in-between gritted teeth.
“Just one month, Adrien. I will leave your life forever.” My breath came out rough and raspy.
Adrien slowly released me, stepping away from me. My chest raised and fell with heavy breath, I let out a cough due to how hard he had held me.
“Just one month?” He asked, eyeing me suspiciously.
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Celeste Magnus was born a princess… For three years, Alpha Adrien Orion treated her like a stranger. To him, Celeste was nothing but a manipulative woman who lied about their mate bond to trap him in marriage.
His loyalty belonged to another woman, while Celeste endured endless coldness, whispers from the pack, and a husband who never believed a single word she said.
But Celeste is done begging for love.
Pregnant and exhausted from years of humiliation, she finally asks for one thing—freedom.
One month for Adrien to help her awaken her wolf. After that, their marriage will end, and she will leave his pack forever.
Adrien agrees without hesitation. To him, divorcing the woman who deceived him should be easy.
But living under the same roof begins to reveal cracks in the story he has believed for years. The Luna he once ignored shows a strength he never noticed… and the more he watches her, the more something feels terribly wrong.
What if Celeste never lied?
What if the truth about their mate bond was hidden all along?
And when Adrien finally uncovers the secret that destroyed their marriage…
Will it already be too late to stop Celeste from walking away forever?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 95: STRANGE ILLNESS Celeste’s POV For the first time in weeks, the palace had finally become quiet. Hazel’s arrest had shaken every major pack territory, and the tension hanging over the marriage still hadn’t fully settled, but at least the constant sense of immediate danger had eased enough for people to breathe again. Or maybe that was just what I wanted to believe. I stood near the balcony outside Lucian’s study with a cup of untouched tea warming my hands while dawn stretched pale gold across the mountains beyond the estate. I could hear guards changing shifts near the front gates. Bellamy stirred softly beneath my skin, restless in a way she had been ever since the banquet, ever since the fight, ever since she fully awakened and returned to me completely. Everything affected her now. Every emotion. Every disturbance. Every subtle shift in the atmosphere around us seemed to reach her instantly, like her senses were still adjusting to finally being alive again after years of silence. “You’r
Last Updated: 2026-05-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 94: THE MERCY SHE DIDN’T RECEIVE Adrien’s POV The entire pack had already heard by morning. Word spread faster than wildfire whenever an Alpha made a public arrest, especially when the accused was someone as deeply connected to the pack as Hazel. By the time I arrived at the enforcement hall, the atmosphere across the territory felt heavy, tense, restless beneath the surface. Guards stood outside the massive stone building with sharpened alertness while servants and lower-ranked wolves whispered quietly among themselves the moment I passed. Nobody stopped me, nobody questioned me, but I could feel it. The disbelief, and the shock. Because everyone knew Hazel, or at least they thought they did. I walked through the long corridor toward the holding chambers beneath the enforcement wing, my boots echoing heavily against the polished floor while exhaustion pressed hard against my skull. I hadn’t slept properly in days, and honestly, I no longer remembered what peace inside my own mind felt like anymore. Every
Last Updated: 2026-05-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 93: THE FALL OF THE WITCH Adrien’s POV The smell of blood still lingered heavily in the cold night air long after the last rogue had stopped moving. My chest rose unevenly as I stood near the edge of the destroyed road, staring at the bodies scattered across the pavement while rage burned violently beneath my skin. Hazel. Goddess. Even after everything she confessed earlier, some broken part of me still wanted to believe there was a line she wouldn’t cross. But sending rogues after Celeste again? Trying to kill her? That wasn't an obsession anymore. That was madness. Lucian’s men moved efficiently around us, dragging injured rogues toward armored vehicles while others secured the area. The entire scene looked more like a battlefield than an ambush now. I looked at Celeste and stood quietly beside Lucian. Bellamy’s scent still clung heavily to the air around her after the shift, powerful enough that my wolf remained restless beneath my skin even now. Alabaz paced violently inside me. “You feel her
Last Updated: 2026-05-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 92: THE HUNT BEGINS AGAIN Celeste’s POV The night air inside the pack borders always had a way of pulling thoughts out of me whether I wanted it or not. I walked slowly along the quiet road separating Arizona’s territory from the allied northern route, letting the cold seep into my skin just enough to keep my mind sharp but not numb. The guards had offered to escort me, of course they had, ever since everything with Hazel had escalated into something uglier than anyone wanted to admit, but I had refused them. I needed silence more than protection, at least for a while. The wind moved through the trees in steady breaths, brushing against my hair as I kept my hands folded loosely behind me, forcing myself to stay present instead of drifting into everything that had happened over the past hours. Adrien’s eyes when he finally realized the bond wasn’t a lie. I rejected the bond because I don't need him anymore. I exhaled slowly, letting the air leave my lungs in a controlled rhythm. Even now, none of it f
Last Updated: 2026-05-28
Chapter: CHAPTER 91 :THE LIE SHE CONFESSED Adrien’s POV By the time I arrived at Hazel’s family estate, my thoughts were clouded. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Celeste standing in the Alpha hall earlier, calm and composed while demanding justice directly from my father without a trace of fear in her voice. Goddess. Even now I could still hear her words clearly. “If your pack cannot control Hazel, then I will handle her myself.” The terrifying part wasn’t the threat, it was how justified it sounded. The entire drive there, my wolf had been restless beneath my skin, pacing endlessly like something finally waking up after years of confusion. And every time I thought about Celeste now, the bond pulled harder. Real, painfully real. Alabaz growled low inside me again. “I hate to say, I warned you about this.” I tightened my grip harder around the steering wheel before finally pulling into the estate grounds. The mansion looked quiet from outside, but the moment I stepped through the front doors, raised voices echoed
Last Updated: 2026-05-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 90: THE DEMAND SHE MADE Adrien’s POV Every head in the room turned sharply toward the entrance as Hazel stumbled inside with tears already streaming down her face. Her father moved first. “Hazel!” The Beta crossed the room immediately while her mother rushed into the palace after him in visible panic, both of them freezing the second they saw the deep claw marks cutting across Hazel’s face. Her mother gasped loudly, hands flying toward Hazel’s cheeks before stopping midway as though she was afraid touching the wounds would make them worse. “Oh Goddess…” she whispered shakily. “What happened to your face?” Hazel broke into louder sobs instantly. “Dad…” she cried weakly, clutching the jacket wrapped around her body tighter. “Look what she did to me…” Her trembling hand lifted slowly, pointing directly at Celeste. Hazel’s father turned sharply toward Celeste, fury flashing across his face so fast even the guards near the walls stiffened slightly. “You attacked my daughter?” he demanded. But Celeste
Last Updated: 2026-05-26
Chapter: CHAPTER 43: The clickHe paused, just long enough to look into her eyes. The heat there, hungry, daring, teasing, made him gulp slightly. She wants it. She wants me. Damn… she’s asking for it without saying a word.’ Davis' head was in a jumbled mess. Mrs. Gladdis held his gaze, her lips parting slightly as her chest rose and fell beneath him. ‘Yes… look at me like that. Don’t stop now.’ She moaned within. Then, with a smooth, almost reverent motion, his lips trailed down her neck to the curve of her collarbone. Her soft gasp encouraged him, and he took his time, memorizing the warmth, the slight tremble beneath his lips. ‘It’s been so long… I almost forgot how this feels,’ she thought, her fingers slowly sliding into his hair, holding him there. His hands moved higher, cupping her breasts lightly, thumbs brushing over her hardened nipples. She arched into his touch, a low moan slipping past her lips. “Davis…” she whispered, breathless, and he felt her pulse against his chest. ‘She’s mine tonight,
Last Updated: 2026-04-09
Chapter: CHAPTER 42: Sorry IvanaDavis watched as Ivana hastily rushed out of the mansion, her steps quick, uneven, like she was running from something. The door slammed behind her, and he frowned, curiosity flickering for a second.‘Where is she going in such a hurry?’ He questioned.But he pushed the thought aside. It wasn’t his business. He leaned back into the chair, legs stretched, and continued munching on his snack, letting the tension from the mansion fade as he waited.The soft sound of heels on the stairs drew his attention.She walked down slowly, fully dressed, her eyes widening slightly when she saw him sitting there. She paused, a small gasp in her throat, before stepping forward and tapping his shoulder.“Hey.” Lilico’s voice was soft, polite, but tinged with surprise.Davis turned and smiled. “Lilico.” He stood, waving lightly.Lilico glanced around, brows furrowed. “Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?” she asked, because had never shown up unannounced before.“I tried calling,” he said, sinking b
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Chapter: CHAPTER 41: UNEASE FEELINGIvana remained standing for a moment, her gaze drifting down to the bottle lying on the floor. It had rolled slightly earlier and now rested near the leg of the bed, its white surface almost too innocent for what it carried.A strange uneasiness settled in her chest again, and for a brief second, she considered picking it up… but she didn’t.Instead, she turned away from it completely, as though distancing herself from the choice it represented.Right now, she had something far more urgent to deal with.Without wasting another second, she reached for her phone and quickly dialed the number she had memorized from Tardrain’s phone earlier. Her fingers moved fast, almost instinctively, as if her mind had already made the decision long before now. The line rang for a while.No answer.Ivana pressed her lips together, her impatience creeping in as she pulled the phone slightly away from her ear, staring at the screen for a second before dialing again.Her fingers tapped lightly against her
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 40: STRANGE PILLIvana slowly stood up from the bed and walked toward Lilico, her steps measured as her mind raced for the right words. She didn’t know how to explain it to her, didn’t know how to make her understand that rushing things now would only ruin everything she had been working so hard to build.At least… She was making progress.Tardrain was slowly getting comfortable around her, and that alone had taken effort, patience, and careful steps. She couldn’t afford to lose that now.What she didn’t understand was why everything had suddenly become so urgent. The agreement had been clear from the beginning—one year.So why this pressure now, and Why this sudden desperation?“Why are you silent?” Lilico asked, her eyes fixed on Ivana with an intensity that made it impossible to avoid the question.Ivana blinked, snapping out of her thoughts. She forced a small smile onto her lips and stepped closer.“I’m making progress now, Lilico,” she said softly, her voice calm but pleading beneath the surface
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Chapter: Chapter 39: NEW PRESSURE Her eyes lit up instantly, a wave of relief washing over her.She stood up quickly and positioned herself in front of him, wrapping her arms around him carefully. Taking a deep breath, she gathered her strength and pulled.“Ugh…” she groaned under the effort.Slowly, he rose from the wheelchair, but the moment he stood, his body leaned heavily against her as a sharp pain shot through his waist and legs.“Shit…” he muttered under his breath, trying to suppress the pain.His grip on her tightened instinctively.Ivana looked up at him, and the moment she saw his face, her heart clenched. The pain he was trying so hard to hide was written all over him, and it hurt her to see him struggling like that.He tried to sit back down, but Ivana held him in place.“You can do it, Tardrain,” she said, her voice trembling as tears gathered in her eyes.Tardrain looked down at her, his gaze lingering on the way she held onto him so firmly, her arms wrapped around him as though she was determined not
Last Updated: 2026-04-02
Chapter: Episode 38: HOPEFUL CHANGE(BACK IN THE MANSION)Tardrain had fully changed into his gym outfit, adjusting the sleeves slightly before settling properly into his wheelchair. With a quiet breath, he began rolling himself out of his room, the soft sound of the wheels moving against the polished floor echoing faintly in the silent hallway.He made his way toward the stairs and carefully wheeled himself down, his movements practiced and controlled, showing how used he had become to doing things on his own. Soon, he reached the ground floor and continued heading toward the exit of the mansion.However, just as he was about to move further, he suddenly stopped.Slowly, his head turned toward the direction of Ivana’s room.Mike had told him which room belonged to her, but at that time, he hadn’t paid much attention to it because she was nothing more than an unwanted presence in his life. Someone he had no reason to concern himself with.But now, things are different, and she was supposed to check on him. Yet she hadn’
Last Updated: 2026-04-02
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